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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU605CW
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU605CW lands as a solid mid-range laptop, built around 16 in.
58/100
16 inCore Ultra 9RTX 508032 GBOLEDWQXGA
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Why we rate it
- Above-average refresh rate
- Above-average cpu max clock
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU605CW wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size16 "
Panel typeOLED
ResolutionWQXGA
Refresh rate240 Hz
Design and build
Weight1.95 kg
Performance
CPUCore Ultra 9
CPU cores16
CPU threads16
CPU max clock5.4 GHz
GPURTX 5080
GPU VRAM16 GB
Memory and storage
RAM32 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X
Storage typePCIe SSD
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU605CW vs ASUS ASUS ProArt 16 OLED H7606WI
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU605CWASUS ProArt 16 OLED H7606WI
| ASUSASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU605CWThis page | ASUSASUS ProArt 16 OLED H7606WI | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100 | 58 /100 |
| Size | 16 " | 16 " |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.85 kgBetter |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| GPU | RTX 5080 | RTX 4070 |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU605CW right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
good
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU605CW worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other laptops, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU605CW?
Its refresh rate stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max?
The Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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